Why You Should Document the "Unhappy" Parenting Moments, Too

There's nothing like getting that perfect shot of the kids. It might take a dozen tries and involve a lot of shouting, but in the end, you get a photo where the kids are all looking at the camera and beaming.

Those are terrific photos, but do they depict reality?

Our average day is far from perfect, and there are very few times that our kids actually group together, strike a pose, and smile merrily at us.

So, why should our photo albums and Facebook pages be filled exclusively with these "perfect" photos?